Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, lifting the iconic World Cup trophy and becoming the first team to receive FIFA's newly introduced Championship Rings.
Ferran Torres' extra-time winner secured the title as Spain collected a record $50m (£37m) in prize money from the tournament's expanded $655m prize fund.
Argentina, who finished runners-up, received $33m, while third-placed England earned $29m and fourth-placed France took home $27m. The Netherlands won the FIFA Fair Play Trophy after finishing the tournament with the best disciplinary record.
Spain also dominated the individual awards after conceding just one goal in eight matches. Midfielder Rodri was named the tournament's Best Player, winning the Golden Ball after leading the competition in completed passes and distance covered.
France captain Kylian Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot with 10 goals and four assists. He also finished with the Bronze Ball, while Argentina captain Lionel Messi received the Silver Ball and Silver Boot after scoring eight goals and providing four assists during his side's run to the final.
England's Jude Bellingham finished with the Bronze Boot after scoring seven goals. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove following a tournament-record seven clean sheets. At the same time, 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí was named Best Young Player after featuring in every minute of Spain's unbeaten campaign.
The final also marked the introduction of FIFA Championship Rings, a first in World Cup history inspired by North American sports. Thirty individually designed rings were presented to members of the Spanish squad, with personalized versions to be delivered after the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup, the first to feature 48 teams, concluded with Spain adding another title to their history and sweeping many of the tournament's top individual honours.
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